Fasting's hidden effects on brain metabolism revealed in new study

NCT ID NCT07178106

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looked at how fasting changes the way your body and brain use energy. Researchers studied 12 healthy adults to understand the switch from using sugar to using fat for fuel. The goal was to learn more about the biological processes behind fasting's potential health benefits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Jena

    Jena, Thuringia, 07743, Germany

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